SLOW-COOKER SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH BACON

Slow-Cooker Smothered Chicken with Bacon image

Bring out the flavors of onions and center cut bacon with our savory Slow-Cooker Smothered Chicken recipe. This Slow-Cooker Smothered Chicken is served on top of tasty egg noodles for an extra dose of deliciousness. Plus, using the slow-cooker means it's super simple to prepare.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 4h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 onions, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp. pepper
1-1/4 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (2-1/2 lb.)
4 cups egg noodles, uncooked
1 tub (7.5 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Drain all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add onions to reserved drippings; cook 15 to 18 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally and adding flour, pepper and half the bacon to skillet for the last minute. Whisk in broth until blended. (Onion mixture will be thick.)
Add chicken to slow cooker; cover with onion mixture. Cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours (or on HIGH 2 to 3 hours). About 15 min. before ready to serve, cook noodles as directed on package, omitting salt.
Drain noodles; place on platter. Top with chicken, reserving onion mixture in slow cooker. Mix cream cheese spread, milk and garlic powder until blended. Add to onion mixture; mix well. Spoon over chicken; top with parsley and remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g